Fennel Seeds: Benefits, Uses and How to Use Them
Fennel Seeds: Benefits, Uses and How to Use Them IMPORTANT: Fennel is generally well tolerated, but it is not without precautions. People allergic to plants in the Apiaceae family (carrot, celery, dill, anise, cumin) may also react to fennel. In large amounts, fennel essential oil contains estragole and anethole, compounds that in concentrated doses over long periods are not recommended; pure essential oil should NOT be ingested without professional guidance. Pregnant women should avoid medicinal doses (concentrated teas, tinctures, essential oil), since fennel has mild estrogen-like and uterine-stimulating effects; normal culinary use is, however, considered safe. People with hormone-sensitive conditions (certain forms of breast cancer, endometriosis) should talk to their doctor before using fennel therapeutically. For infants, fennel tea for colic should be given only well diluted, in small amounts, and ideally after consulting a pediatrician. This article is for informational purposes and does not replace medical advice. ...